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Flesherton breach of the Upper Cen- lstts Bible Society we. held in the Presbyterian church ‘on Mindsy ,evening of Int week. the president, ’Mr. A. S. VsnDusen. in the choir. Minutes of last. meeting were read and adopted. The suditors’ report also adopted shr wed that there had been received from collectors $65.20. siren) plate collections 38.63. total . $73 83. which was far in excess of any ' 'l‘ormer year, and that without the: laid and expense of a visiting agent. ! A motion was adopted conveying the ' thanks of the society to the collectors ll‘or the services so faithfully per- llormed. Oflicers were elected for the 1ensuing year as follows: Mr. A. S. :V'anlluseu, presldeut. and Rev. L. I W Thom. secretary, re-elc-cted; Mr 3 W. H. Bum. ’l'rens. and depository; committee, Messrs Wm. Clayton. Chas. Stewart. Richard Allen It was resolved that $30 00 worth of ,Btbles and other scripture cOpies be ladded to the Stock in the depository, A happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker. this village. on Chi-iatmas afternoon, when their eldest daughter. Sarah. became the wife of Mr. Levi Belts, of the Colllngwood Road. Thecere- mony was performed by Rev. L. W. 'l‘hom of this place. Mr. Fred Ped- lar and Miss Quinn dist'hargod the duties of groomsmun and bridesmaid. After the wedding repeat the bridal party left on the evening train for Toronto followed with the beat wishes of their numerous friends. The Presnyterian Sabbath School anniversary on Christmas night. was well patronized, and the usual even- 'Vv. I r“ -_v___ ing ’s pleasure attending this annual «out was participated in by an i11- tereSted and orderly audience. After the tea the pastor took charge of the protrram which was largely given by the scholars who were. in turn. heartily applauded for the 1nterest1n2 1‘ manner in which they entertained. 1‘111- Misses Joy sang Several numbers in which they were recalled with the heartiest tokens of appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard and the Misses .10) also renderrd a pleasing 1.111111- tette. Mr. FelSit‘atl presumed the annual report. which showed that higgt'essive 11 01k wad being dune. ithe distrihution of gifts from 11 nicely 11111 oratvd Ch1ist111as tree brought the 8\Hlllllg’ a pl1'ast11e to a claw. The ‘ 111M111 1111111111] trize «~11 Bth le - for \hert 31191111111119. and the lalgt'sl num- l lwr 1111915 retitetl 11.13 111111 the. {1.111111-1 h1 Celia \'1111Dt1se11,a111l 111 he latter bv Lloyd ll.tstle11a1te The remains of Mr. Wm. Wright. whom we reported last, week Inning passed away on the evening, of the 21m ult, were interred in the Public cemetery here on Tuesday the :2er ult. The funeral was a very large one'. and \VHS under the auspices of L. O. L. ‘244, Proton, and the A. O. U. W. Lodge, of this place, in bmh of which he was an esteemed member In addition to the impressive burial services of these orders his pastor, liev. Mr Thom. conducteda short service at the house and grave. A memorial service was held in the memorial service was held in the Presbyterian church here on Sabbath last which was largely attended. the A. O. U. \V. lodge being present in a body. Joh 19: 235. 26 was the subject of Rev. Mr. Thom’s discourse, which \\ as appl‘Opriately comforting to the bereaved family. The deceased was born in the north of Ireland 66 years ago. came with his parents to Canada places him among the earlieSt settlers of the township. He was an indul- gent husband and father. a kind neighbor and true friend. In church relationship he has been for many years a devoted member of the Pres- byterian church and served in the otfice of elder at Priceville and subse- quently here. His last illness was borne with ChriStian resignaiion and his end was peace. The societies to which he belonged had conferred upon him in «.fiice the highest honors in the gift of the respective lodges. when 16 Years of age. and has since been a resident, of Arlemesia. which v..- H A sorrowing widow, {our sons and five daughters survive him and hold him in affectionate rememberance. One son preceeded him a. fevt years ago. The news of sudden death is usual- ly startling lo the community, and was so on Friday evening last when the message came that Mr. Thos. Leitch had that day suddenly passed away. Mr. Leitch, left here about two months ago to Spend the winter with his son, Rev. R. H. Leitch, at- Picton. He was, on the day of his death, in his usual health, had taken his afternoon walk and laid down to .rest with the casual remark HI’m going to go to sleep.” These were his iast words, for his son discovere shortly afterwards that his sleep had become the Sleep of death, his spirit having vacated the tenement of clay for the house of many mansions above. His remains were brought here on Saturday by his' son, and from his late residence the fHIIo-ral took place on Sunday afternoon Rev. Ivison Wilson conducting the burial service. Deceased was born in 1819 in London, England, where, when quite young. he served a 7-years ap- prenticeship to the tailoring trade. There he married. and in 1856 came with his wife and children to Canada, the ocean voyage occupying 7 weeks. For 29 years he livec‘infifialton Coun- THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. THURSDAY. ty and then moved ‘0 Pricevnlle vil- lage for s short time. afterwards coming to this place where, until he retired, he carried on a successful business ‘in the tailoring line. He was of a quiet disposizion. highly esteemed for his uprightness of FLESHERTON . character and gentlemanly bearing. For 40 years he has been a faithful member of the Methodint church to which he has given two sons. Robt. H. and Fred B. in the ministry. To Mr. and Mrs. Leitch. who preceeded him four years ago. were horn 6 sons and 4 daughters. One son preceeded him 7 years ago. Dr. Harry. Toron- to, and C. J., postmaster. \Vabvgoon, are among the surviving members “An attack of In pip!» left no with a had cough. My friends .2: I had consumption. 1 then tn Ayer’o Cherry Pectonl and it cured me promptly.” M r. W. J. Bellamy was re-elected School \rustee at the annual school meeting last week. You forgot to buy a bot- tle of Ayer’s Cherry Pec- toral when your cold first came on, so you let it run along. Even now, with all your hard coughing, it will not disappoint you. There’s a record of sixty years to fall back on. Miss Annie Richards-tn. elocutiou- ist, second daughter of Mr. M. K. Richardson, M. 1).. of this place, has.§ we are pleased to note, secured the: position of teacher elotttttion and. I'llysicial culture at. a good salary in Sackville Ladies’ College, New Bt'ttttS-' wick. Mr. Richardson spent Sunday in Toronto with his daughter. who left on Tuesday for Sackville. and will enter upon her duties at once. Dr. R. H. Henderson, of Toronto“ who, by the wa) . had last week add-. ed to his college degrees Doctor of; OsteOpathy. spent. Saturdav and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blackburn here. Dr Henderson was with others descending the elevator in the I. O. F. 'l‘emble Building a couple of months ago when the cable broke, and a drop of fifteen feet gave him some wounds and a severe shak ing up, for which he has entered suit against the I. O. F. for unstated damages. Mr. Alex. Strachan, of Humbolt (30., Iowa. is visiting his brather-in- 'iaw, Mr. W. Clayton. It is 31 years since Mr. Strachan last visited here. Thug 01:00:” enough for :n ordinary cold; 5013.. just right for mouth. houn- mu. hard co Ids. etc.; 81, most toconomicnl tor chronic up: and to koo on hand. Acvnn (1(\ 1“.“ "I... Mr. Wm. Bentham and aunt. Mrs. Ward Harrison, of Silver Creek, N. Y., are visiting relatives in this place and vicinity. Among those who have been and are holidaying with friends here are Rev. W. Sinclair, of Melton. Mr. F. Cole, of Oshawa, Dr. F. Thurston, of Chicago. Mr. B. Wright, of Hagarg- viile. Mr. H. Watt. of Markdale. Dr. E. K. Richardson, Toronto, Mr. F. Van Dusen and Miss McConnell. Dun. dalk, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Douglas, Uollingwood, Mr. Andrew Boyd, of Mt. Forest, and Mrs. Boyd, Sr., of Conn. Mr. W, J. Bellamy and family holidayed with the Mrs. B.’8 parents at. Nortawa. Mr. and Mrs. Burritt with relatives at. Kimberley, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Whicten at. Epping. Mr. and Mrs. R. Trimble at. Owen Sound Editor Thurston at. Toronto. Dr. E. '1‘. Paul, of Toronto; made you'r Cor. a pleasant visit on Samar. day last. I Miss Etta. Ayers, of L ' ' visiting her sister, Mrs. J ogtldgllfil: burn. 65363530351333 03060930013000?! 1 i Winter Term ! fl g LOUNGES am 6;} Mil/2W f: Undertaking a; We deiiver our goods in the country, so call and fi see for your benefit and save your' good money. i W. J. Elliott, - - Principal. ! MWWMW Miss McDonald, milliner at Boyd. Hickling Co.’s. left on Monday.‘ to holiday at her home in Kingston. JOHNSTONâ€"At Cnnninzton. December 16th. 1901. to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Johnston. 1 daughter. MARRIED. 34¢ MEREDITHâ€"BANKSâ€"At the Methodist Per- sonage. Moose Jaw. ‘2') the Rev. 1). Darwin on Christmas De '. R. . Meredith. of Regina. toMiee Ada Ban 3. of North Bay. Onurio. MGCLOCKLlNâ€"OBCHARDâ€"‘In Durham. Christmas Dav. by Rev. Wny Smith. Mr. Arthur Mc- Clocklin tn Miss Mary N. E. Orcherd. WlLunmâ€"McAnmUBâ€"In Glenelg. New Years d‘f‘ 1902, by Rev. Mr. MoGregor. Mr. Wesley W “isms to Miss Annie McArthur. COLLINsoxâ€"In uenunck near Aberdeen oni Sunday. December 29. Calcutta Dunsmore. beloved wixe of Mr. John Collinsou. aged 5% yen-s. I STAPLESâ€"In Glenelg, on Thuradty. D‘ec. 53th. 11. Catharine. beloved daughter gfdJohn and Eliza Staples. ago: 31 yrs., ay. No beating about the bush to: Aaron N who]: he boilevo. Dr. “cow’- Cure 101' the Hon: ts cured his wife, and he luv: so straight. " This is to certify that I bought twobottles of Dr. Agnew's Cure for the heart for In wife who has been for twenty years a great erer from Heart Disease. She had more benefit from it than from all the doctors that have attended her. 4nd I am pleased to give this certificate of its wonderful curative powers.” HERE? A HEART PQENTER Shewell and lenahang Only one kind of business education (liven to students. and thatâ€"“the beet.” Onr graduates are chosen hy business firms and business colleges as fast. as we can turn them out. It pays to get. thorough preparation. Eight applications have recently been received from other business colleges who wiclt to get our gradu- ates as tem'hem, but we have not one to send. Surely thia shows the class of work we do. (let, our catalogue. BEDROOM SUITS 817.00 now at $14.00. BEDROOM SUITS 815.“) now at 813.0). BEDROOM SUITS $14.“) now at $12.50. BEDROOM SUITS $13. (I) now at $12.00. BEDROOM SUITS 812.“) now at 811. 00. BEDROOM SUITS $10. 50 now at 8 9. 50. BRASS BEDS, the best made, for $25.00. RION BEDS at $3.75 to $101K). COMMON CHAIRS, Bedsteads, Dressers and \Vsshstands. EXTENSION TABLES at $5.“) to $180). SIDEBOARDS at $7.50 to 83).“). PARLOR SUITS at 818.00 to $5511). BED SPRINGS, the CabIe Wire Spring, guaranteed for 10 years. We hme a lame stock of fumitule on hand and a will sell at neduced prices for the next four weeks 3 made by the best manufacturexs. z»; Aaron Nichols, Peterbom P.O..-OII. It relieves in thirty minutes. 61 0 L mccmcmumnog will nevér sag or frame twis't. MATTRESSES from $2.50 to 85”“) We sell the “Victor.” the best. Shewell am! Lenahan Opens Manny. Jan 6th. Sold by MicFarhno 00.. Durham. STRATFORD, ONTARIO. . . FURNITURE . . J ardiner Stands, “3111 Cabinets, Easel Pictures, Music Racks, and a complete stock of all our Fancy Chairs. MERRY XMAS and HA BORN. Kin"? DIED. From 84-50 to $7.50. WE ARE NOW OFFERING le/ ': ATTENDED TO DAY OR NIGHT AT LO‘VEST I’RICFS. COUCHES PPY HEW YEAR 19 all. 1‘ Thatapplication will he mmh }l.egislative Assembly for the I’m ' Ontario at the next ensuing session lfor an Act to incorporate the. 1 Switch Lino Railway Companv. 1 and operate a line of Railway fmm on the Grand Trunk Railway in th .ship of Bentinek. thence through n :of the said Township of Bentim-k. lthrough a portion of the Town of l thence through portions of the To iof Glenelg and Egrenmnt to a pull ‘near Wilder‘s Lake. all within the of Grev. in the said Province ul" APPLICATION TO PAHUAMENT. Dated at Toronto this Ninth day her. A. D.. 1901. IXPUBTEI 0" AND DEALER IN Swedish, Scotch Canadian Wm. McCalmon, GABAFRAXA ST. Hi8 Monuments Repaired. and NOTICE IS HEREBY GRANITE MARBlE WORKS. MERRY XMAS! Fresh Groceries. EVERYTHING DELIVERED. Flour and Feed. Inscriptions Cut on Shortest Notice. W0 wish our Customers u very Merry Christmas. New Rnisina und Cur: unto, fresh Dates. Fit-'5’ and Prunes. Kippcrvd Herring and Sardines. best. Fraser SaI mo n . Candies, Nun. Biscuits. Lemon. und Oranges. l‘ilsonburg Oatmeal. Mil~ verton Flour, Chapped When. Oats and Peas. PIXKERTON 0(me fiifl'tiivâ€"hEâ€"NCL Solicitors for the Applicau From $6 50 to $19.00 DURHAM 0W1» Decem tfli rem) name we PM '1 CHRONICLE 354051 _ as annuul meetiml y Agricultural So Juunry lam. Se MONDAY lust. w [9‘9 that ever I’ ”,1 ._â€"- *‘a-j‘l'lllc church opening a grand success, ch ctious and ten mee‘ to 3251.00. HE remains of Thm here last week an ' can from cancer. we nover on Tuesday In NI W ANTED. «â€"â€"t ‘i‘l‘owm. 03'3“ fit at Parker 3 Holstein. v y heading f :1 g likely t.h( V_ oroughbred F is will be pa ' n. Gmnton. l (.88. choice prunes 25m Miss D. flare on “rating “dies ex ‘ood cu ;. .d with things :eturn nbou’ ‘h‘ tion and the 13‘ blacksmith and wish them a l THE Annual Com Nevis Camp. S. O. S. the town hall. Durhl Jnn. 30th. inst. Th inn neithpr trouble 0 viding a. first-chm hu'ing secured the Contts-Bain. celeb" glint, Mr Donald C. (one. and the inimi whom everybody I K particulars later on. $0 5 who me. enerx ll) 8U It!” to (2112328 [Newton WI this may W notion be is SISCE prmuug u. «3' Institu'e. al ceived from Mr. )1 fitting that his h were burned and ‘ulfil his engage fileightholm. of S his place and will in; in Durham 0 Tum Butterm Overcome Them.” It both meetings. 'ltein. on “Truin nus." It is wi Hr. Heyer we mu Uormn men willhave t titer that date entirely disconti :_ reduced rate tiq clergyman bets“ 1 to points in the between pomto i C Aunts an lust. witneseed ever an polled in town HS hp:- t tan ble 0 a. first-clans: secured the Milwa not she Dl' are m an \K' t 84000 \V T( ) .\' cellel ll I] )urhd W mt u‘k fnrm m seed “I App M I [I W ll ll Ill